Lead Diet Aide- Full Time

Overview : Lead Diet Aide

RiverWoods Exeter is currently seeking a Full Time Lead Diet Aide to join our fun, creative, and talented culinary services team while providing excellent customer service to our residents. Hours for this role would be primarily 10 : 30am-7pm with schedule options for Sunday- Thursday. Additional shift coverage may be needed at times for Breakfast shifts (starting at 6 : 30am) or shifts on Fridays and / or Saturdays.

Benefits :

• Competitive Pay!
• Medical and Dental Insurance, within 30 days of employment
• 403(b) Retirement plan with a company match
• Earned Time off, start at 15 days
• 6 Paid Holidays, 4 Personal Days
• Wellness Programs
• On-site fitness opportunities
• Employee meal program
• Education assistance

Responsibilities :

Under the direct supervision of the Healthcare Dining Services Manager

and within established RiverWoods and department policies and procedures, the Lead Diet Aide performs the following functions :

Assist

Manager orienting and training new employees through a system and process that is implemented and used consistently.

Maintain with Manager a recognition and reward process to foster high employee satisfaction and retention.

Assist

Manager with delivery of timely performance reviews and that they are completed in a meaningful manner fully utilizing RiverWoods’ performance management system.

Practice First-in-First-Out (FIFO) inventory management and control procedures as well as keeping specific stocks and pars in place for nursing supplies and supplements.

Ensure all proper records are updated and kept including; guest meals, nursing restocks, dish machine temperature logs.

Update and maintain GeriMenu resident database and ticket printing. Assist with input of special menus as needed.

Plan and conduct effective daily pre- meal meetings with diet aides and culinary team prior to service meal periods.

Ensure the professional standard for appearance of all personnel at all times ( uniform, personal hygiene and appearance.)

Ensure residents’ diet orders and preferences are carefully followed and executed.

Be engaged in theme meal and special event planning with nursing, activities, and Culinary Operations Manager. Coordinate and execute these events as a cohesive, collaborative team.

Be present, active, and engaged with residents and diet aides during dining meal times to assure the highest food quality and service execution occurs in all dining locations

Encourage and collect resident feedback relative to food and service quality. Communicate recommendations to Culinary Operations Manager, Dining Room Manager, and Director of Nursing to improve areas of service and culinary execution.

Qualifications : EDUCATION :

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of 1-2 years equivalent and relevant experience in senior services and / or health care dining supervisory role

Make a difference while making a living in an award-winning independent retirement community where your work helps change lives for the better every day.

You have the opportunity to create connections and provide support with our residents.

A Resume is not Required for applications, for assistance with your application call 603.658.1541 or email

bbaade@trwg.org

directly

RiverWoods Group : Northern New England’s Largest Family of CCRCs

Three Communities, One Philosophy : Providing Community and Peace of Mind

Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise : we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.

Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission : to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.

If you’re looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future – then RiverWoods is for you.